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Egyptian-Revival Gold and Colored Stone Necklace, Tiffany & Co., Circa 1913, Designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description
- Tiffany & Co.
- gold, lapis, amber, hardstone
Supporting a fancy-shaped plaque centering an oval cabochon lapis lazuli, further decorated with turquoise champlevé enamel and beads of lapis, turquoise, amber and green stone, with a gold serpent's head at the top, suspended from a double-strand necklace of gold, lapis lazuli, turquoise, amber and green stone beads, the clasp in the form of a Hercules knot textured on the obverse with snake-like scales, length 16 inches, signed Tiffany & Co.
Condition
In good condition. The lapis lazuli cabochon is a rich, dark slightly violetish blue with a waxy luster, lighter veining and flecks of pyrite. The other lapis lazuli cabochons and beads are of similar color and quality. The turquoise beads are medium slightly greenish blue, some with visible dark matrix. The amber beads are translucent orangy reddish brown, most with surface abrasions due to the soft nature of the material. The beads that are described as "green stones" test on the refractometer as nephrite and they are opaque, medium dark very slightly yellowish green. The pendant exhibiting slight enamel loss surrounding the cabochon. The hammered gold with some gentle scratching due to wear, overall it is in very good condition. Signed on the underside of the clasp.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.